Lead Center Based BCBA
hace 27 días
Melville
Job Description BCBA Center Based Location of Service: Onsite Center Based Services Hours: Monday Through Friday 8-3:30 PM(Year round) Start Date: Immediate Opening ABOUT DRAGONFLY CARES Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island. Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve. POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead BCBA in Melville is a licensed and BACB-certified behavior analyst whose day-to-day presence anchors the Melville center's daytime clinical operations. This role blends BCBA supervision, clinical leadership, center oversight, and, as the role develops, primary coordination of the Melville Bridge program. The Lead BCBA will maintain a billable caseload while serving as a senior daytime clinical presence for the center. This individual will provide live support to Behavior Technicians and RBTs, ensure clinical programming is implemented with fidelity, support staff with clinical problem-solving, and safeguard the quality of care provided to all center-based clients. The Lead BCBA will work closely with a fellow Lead BCBA at the Melville location, report clinically to the Clinical Director, and report operationally to the COO. As the role develops, the Lead BCBA will assume increasing responsibility for the continuity and coordination of Bridge students transitioning into center-based services. This includes collaborating with the School Clinical Director on referral, intake, enrollment, and transition planning to ensure students and families receive consistent clinical and operational support. ABOUT THE BRIDGE PROGRAM Dragonfly Cares' Bridge Program supports clients who are currently without a school placement. The program provides individualized ABA services focused on developing the executive functioning, behavioral, communication, social, and adaptive skills needed to successfully transition back into a school setting. The Bridge Program works collaboratively with families, clinical teams, and school districts to help prepare clients for their next educational placement. As students develop the skills necessary to return to school, the program supports a coordinated transition and continuity of care. WHAT YOU'LL DO CLINICALLY • Maintain and supervise a clinically appropriate billable caseload., • Design, monitor, and revise behavior intervention plans, skill acquisition programs, and individualized treatment plans., • Analyze client data and make data-driven clinical decisions., • Ensure programming is individualized, clinically appropriate, and implemented with fidelity., • Provide live, in-session clinical support to Behavior Technicians and RBTs during Melville daytime hours., • Monitor treatment integrity and provide real-time feedback and coaching to direct-care staff., • Respond to clinical concerns and assist staff with behavioral problem-solving., • Conduct assessments and utilize assessment results to inform individualized programming., • Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, BIPs, supervision notes, and related documentation in Passage Health., • Ensure clinical services and documentation remain compliant with BACB ethical standards, New York State requirements, payer requirements, HIPAA, and Dragonfly Cares policies and procedures. WHAT YOU'LL DO FOR LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION • Schedule and provide RBT/BT supervision in accordance with Dragonfly Cares and BACB supervision standards., • Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to BCBAs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians., • Support newer clinical staff with programming, behavior management, data analysis, and clinical decision-making., • Promote consistency in clinical practices and service delivery across the Melville center., • Participate in clinical team meetings and collaborate with other BCBAs and clinical leadership., • Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff as needed., • Identify clinical concerns proactively and communicate significant concerns to the Clinical Director., • Help ensure the center maintains a high standard of clinical quality and treatment integrity. Center-Based Leadership & Operations • Serve as the senior daytime clinical presence on-site., • Open the center on assigned days and help ensure the daytime program is prepared for clients and staff., • Maintain awareness of day-to-day clinical needs and assist in resolving issues that arise during center operations., • Collaborate with center and operational leadership to address clinical and operational needs., • Help ensure sessions begin and operate as scheduled and that staff have the support necessary to provide quality services., • Serve as a point of contact for clinical questions and concerns that arise during daytime center operations., • Participate in quality assurance activities and assist with identifying opportunities to improve center-based services. Bridge Program & Transition Coordination As the role develops, the Lead BCBA will assume increasing responsibility as the primary center-based point of continuity for students participating in the Bridge Program Responsibilities may include: • Collaborating with the School Clinical Director regarding referrals, intake, enrollment, and transition planning., • Reviewing relevant clinical and educational information prior to a student's transition., • Supporting the development and implementation of appropriate programming upon enrollment., • Coordinating with school teams, families, and clinical staff to promote continuity of care., • Attending CSE meetings, IEP reviews, and transition meetings for Bridge students as appropriate., • Monitoring student progress during the transition into center-based services., • Identifying and addressing clinical or operational barriers to a successful transition., • Maintaining ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the transition process. Family Collaboration • Conduct a formal monthly check-in with each direct-caseload family., • Maintain consistent and professional communication with parents and caregivers., • Participate in parent training and caregiver collaboration as clinically appropriate., • Communicate client progress, clinical recommendations, and concerns effectively., • Respond to family questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.Safety & Crisis Management, • Respond to behavioral crises using CPI-consistent de-escalation and safety procedures., • Support staff during crisis situations and provide appropriate clinical guidance., • Promote a safe environment for clients, families, and staff., • Follow Dragonfly Cares safety, crisis management, and incident-reporting procedures.Additional Responsibilities, • Attend and participate in required staff and clinical meetings., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers and community partners as appropriate., • Complete other clinical, leadership, or operational duties as assigned. Requirements • Active and in-good-standing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification., • Active and in-good-standing New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential., • Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire., • Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire., • BACB 8-hour Supervision Training, required for supervisors credentialed after January 1, 2022., • Prior BCBA experience in a center-based setting., • Prior experience supervising RBTs/BTs in a clinical capacity., • Prior BCBA experience overseeing clinical programming for clients ages 2–22., • Experience coordinating across clinical, school, and family stakeholders., • Prior experience working in a school setting., • Experience coordinating CSE meetings, IEP reviews, or school transition meetings, • Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team., • Ability to provide effective clinical feedback and coaching to direct-care staff., • Strong understanding of ABA principles, data analysis, behavior intervention, and skill acquisition programming. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE – BONUS POINTS • Fluency in assessment tools commonly used by Dragonfly Cares, including the Vineland and equivalent indirect assessments., • Demonstrated ability to translate assessment data into clinically sound, individualized programming., • Previous experience in a lead or clinical leadership position., • Experience mentoring or training other BCBAs., • Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish.SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE, • Clients receive consistent, high-quality, individualized clinical services., • Behavior Technicians and RBTs receive timely clinical guidance, coaching, and support., • Clinical programming is implemented with fidelity and updated based on client data., • BCBAs and direct-care staff feel supported by a strong clinical leader on-site., • Families receive consistent communication and feel supported throughout their child's services., • Bridge students experience a smooth and well-coordinated transition into center-based services., • Clinical documentation and supervision requirements are consistently met., • The Melville daytime program operates smoothly and proactively addresses clinical needs., • The Lead BCBA serves as a trusted clinical resource for staff, families, and center leadership. Benefits WHY JOIN DRAGONFLY CARES? • Competitive Pay: Salary: $85,000-$90,000 per year, • Weekday Scheduling: Hours: Monday Through Friday 8-3:30 PM, • Referral bonuses: Earn up to $250 for each qualified referral, • Meaningful work: Help students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally every day, • Full Onboarding, • Collaborative Culture, • Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings including CEUs, • Opportunities to work collaboratively across center, school, home, and community-based services., • Opportunity to help develop and shape the Melville Bridge-to-center transition process., • Medical/Dental/Vision, • 401(k), • PTO and paid holidaysAPPLY TODAY: IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE If you're passionate about helping children succeed and thrive, we want to hear from you. Apply Online: www.dragonflycares.com Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Dragonfly Cares-Changing lives, one family at a time.
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